Maccauley Foundation
The MacCauley Foundation is a private foundation based in Atglen, Pennsylvania. Its 2025 filing reports grants to charitable organizations, and the foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected organizations.
Maccauley Foundation at a glance
In short: Maccauley Foundation gave $522K across 30 grants in 2025 (avg $17K), mostly in Pennsylvania. 57% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $522,450
- +101.0% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 30
- +100.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $17,415
- +0.5% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $11,116,884
- +10.0% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 57% first-time grantees (17 of 30, 2025)
- Primary geography
- Pennsylvania (51% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Maccauley Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests. It states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. There is no formal application; the filing lists no restrictions on awards.
- Contact
Application contact: William Maccauley
Mailing address: 4333 Steelville Road, Atglen, PA 19310
Phone: (610) 687-1600
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Maccauley Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was United Suffolk Sheep Foundation ($111K). Together the top 10 received $401K.
Grant Size Distribution
54 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 49 grants of 54 (91%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, 51% of grant dollars went to recipients in Pennsylvania, 21% to Iowa, 10% to Rhode Island, 5% to Texas, and 5% to Vermont.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 30 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Maccauley Foundation open to new grantees?
57%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 17 of 30 grantees (57%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $8K; repeat grants $30K. How we count
Medians: $5K first-time, $20K repeat.
- 43% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 98% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2023–2025). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2023 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $120K (2023) to $522K (2025). In 2025 it made 30 grants totaling $522K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| United Suffolk Sheep Foundation Holland, IA | Charitable Contribution | $110,500 |
| Pennsylvania Farm Show Scholarship Foundation Harrisburg, PA | Charitable Contribution | $64,000 |
| All-American Junior Sheep Show North Scituate, RI | Charitable Contribution | $50,000 |
| Chester County 4-H Council West Chester, PA | Charitable Contribution | $38,500 |
| Chester County Council Scouting America Exton, PA | Charitable Contribution | $25,000 |
| Friends of Scouting Irving, TX | Charitable Contribution | $25,000 |
| National Wooden Pallet & Container Assocaition Alexandria, VT | Charitable Contribution | $25,000 |
| McKeown Foundation Dresher, PA | Charitable Contribution | $22,500 |
| Children's Hospital of Philadelphia Foundation Philadelphia, PA | Charitable Contribution | $20,000 |
| Penningtonville Presbyterian Church Atglen, PA | Charitable Contribution | $20,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $11,116,884 | $1,587,682 | $565,876 | $522,450 | 30 | $522,450 | $570,611 | $533,693 |
| 2024 | $10,108,151 | $487,250 | $297,618 | $259,990 | 15 | $259,990 | $451,572 | $500,903 |
| 2023 | $9,918,519 | $10,038,610 | $120,091 | $120,000 | 9 | $120,000 | $38,519 | $366,834 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Maccauley Foundation reported a distributable amount of $534K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants include support for organizations working in youth development, agriculture and livestock, food assistance, scouting, health, and other charitable activities. These descriptions reflect the grantees’ stated missions: for example, the United Suffolk Sheep Foundation says it supports educational programs, youth development, and research related to the Suffolk breed; the Octorara Area Food Cupboard says it provides supplemental food assistance to people in its area; and the Darren Daulton Foundation says it assists people with malignant primary brain tumors.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the foundation reported 30 grants totaling $522,450. Grants ranged from $500 to $110,500, with a median of $10,000. Its largest grants included $110,500 to the United Suffolk Sheep Foundation, $64,000 to the Pennsylvania Farm Show Scholarship Foundation, $50,000 to the All-American Junior Sheep Show, $38,500 to the Chester County 4-H Council, and $25,000 each to Chester County Council Scouting America, Friends of Scouting, and the National Wooden Pallet & Container Association.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists William J MacCauley III as president, Elizabeth C MacCauley as vice president, Steven Hedrick as treasurer, Christopher I MacCauley as secretary, and Kyle S MacCauley as director.
Maccauley Foundation is led by William J. Maccauley III, President on every filing since 2023; none of the 5 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
William J. Maccauley III
President
On filings since 2023
No compensation reported
Kyle S. Maccauley
Director
On filings since 2023
No compensation reported
Christopher I. Maccauley
Secretary
On filings since 2023
No compensation reported
Elizabeth C. Maccauley
Vice President
On filings since 2023
No compensation reported
Steven Hedrick
Treasuer
On filings since 2023
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2023–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about Maccauley Foundation
How much does Maccauley Foundation give each year?
Maccauley Foundation gave $522K across 30 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $260K across 15 grants.
What is Maccauley Foundation's typical grant size?
Maccauley Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $10,000, and its average grant was $17,415, across 30 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Maccauley Foundation that year got $8K on average.
Where does Maccauley Foundation give grants?
Maccauley Foundation gives mostly in Pennsylvania: 51% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Iowa (21%) and Rhode Island (10%). The most frequent recipient cities were Philadelphia, PA (3 grants), Harrisburg, PA (2 grants) and University Park, PA (2 grants).
Who are Maccauley Foundation's largest grantees?
Maccauley Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include United Suffolk Sheep Foundation ($110,500), Pennsylvania Farm Show Scholarship Foundation ($64,000) and All-American Junior Sheep Show ($50,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 43% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Maccauley Foundation?
Maccauley Foundation reported $11.1M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $522K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $534K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What does Maccauley Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants include support for organizations working in youth development, agriculture and livestock, food assistance, scouting, health, and other charitable activities. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Maccauley Foundation?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Maccauley Foundation's EIN?
Maccauley Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 93-3185374. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2023–2025.
Does Maccauley Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS April 27, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2023–2024
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